Vision Statement:

The greater Brockton area will recognize The Brockton Area Arc as the premier agency for services, advocacy, and information pertaining to the needs and interests of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Mission Statement:

The Brockton Area Arc (BAARC) will work in partnership with the community to provide advocacy, information and direct services that offer new opportunities and choice for individuals with disabilities and their families.  Our services empower and support individuals to realize their personal goals, and foster independence, respect, and dignity.

Three Year Strategic Plan:
         2005 -  2007
To achieve the objective of the Vision Statement, a Three Year Strategic Plan was developed.  Committee members developed goals and plans that would strengthen the agency’s organizational systems, policies and programs, and allow individuals and families greater choice and opportunities. To view the Strategic Plan, click on the following link: Three Year Strategic Plan.

Vehicle Donation Program:

The Arc of Massachusetts and its chapters are pleased to announce a new Vehicles Donation Program.  All chapters of The Arc of Massachusetts can now accept car donations as another method to increase funds to expand our advocacy and support.  This is being done as a collaborative activity through the state chapter.  The process takes minutes and is completely done through The Arc of Massachusetts website.

To find out if your used vehicle qualified, just go to our website, www.arcmass.org, and click on the car in the left-hand column.  Follow the instructions.  Please remember to designate The Arc of Massachusetts, Brockton as the selected charity when you are linked.  Email us at baarc@comcast.net so that the Brockton Area Arc is credited for the donation.

At the State House on July 1, 2003.

What we do:

Fund Raising:

Join us for our First $10,000 Drawing Event on Friday, April 25, 2008 where someone will take home $10,000 on April 25, 2008!  The proceeds from our First $10,000 Drawing will fund our new initiatives for children with special needs and their families.

Won’t you please help make this event a success by buying a ticket (or two) and asking your friends and family to do the same?  Buy a ticket with a friend or even with a bunch of friends!   

Just don’t miss out on this chance to take home $10,000!!!

Ticket sales for the $10,000 drawing are limited to 300 tickets.  Each ticket includes admission for two to the “$10,000.00 Drawing Event” on April 25, 2008 at Lombardo’s in Randolph with entertainment by Jim Plunkett.   Call us at 508-583-8030 to purchase a ticket and further details. 

The evening will include all the excitement of live musical entertainment by Boston legend, Jim Plunkett, dancing, tasty hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and other raffle tickets for sale with three great prizes.  1. Summer Weekend to Loon Mountain, NH.  2.  Summer Midweek Getaway to North Conway, NH.  3.  Gift Certificate Bundle valued at least $300.  Tickets for the raffle are one for $5.00/6 for $20.00.  Contact us for raffle tickets as well.

Each year BAARC organizes a variety of fund raising activities throughout the community. The revenue earned during these events is vital to the continued success of our programs.              

Employment Services

BAARC operates an Employment Services Program, offering both placement assistance in local businesses and job opportunities at our own Shoe City Contract Company.

Family to Family Support:

BAARC's Family to Family Support Center provides an active information, education and referral service to all members of the community.

Brockton Area Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc.

1250 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, Massachusetts 02301   
(508) 583-8030        Fax (508) 583-1739
BAARC@comcast.net